Ventra,the Chicago Transit Authority’s long-awaited new payment system, fully launched earlier this month. The contactless cards allow commuters to manage El and bus funds online, and the tap-and-go ...

CTA is setting up "help desks" at various stations to assist Ventra cardholders with expiring cards. Early Tuesday, assistance was available at five stations and CTA headquarters for people with ...

After riding the No. 22 Clark bus last month, TJ Holly of Rogers Park noticed his pocket was a little lighter. Thankfully, his wallet was still there—but his Ventra card was gone. He logged onto ...

The cost of the Ventra transit fare-collection system has climbed to above $500 million, a 14 percent increase since the Chicago Transit Authority signed the original contract in late 2011, according ...

CHICAGO (CBS) --If you use a Ventra card to get around Chicago, you'll want to make sure it's still good before you head to the "L." The first cards issued when Ventra launched in 2013 have begun ...

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The magnetic cards are no longer for sale, but transit passengers can continue to reload and use their existing cards- for now. Commuters can use the machines at train stations to reload the magnetic ...

CHICAGO (CBS) --It could be a confusing commute for some mass transit riders today, as the CTA and Pace launch their new Ventra fare system. CBS 2's Susanna Song reports Ventra cards will begin ...